Stove explodes, injures bystander

ALISO VIEJO – A caller said a stove exploded, injuring a bystander whose hand was bleeding badly, according to a report from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The incident was reported Nov. 1 at 3:20 a.m. on the 8100 block of City Lights Drive.

Suspicious person/circumstances. 23500 block Aliso Creek Road. A caller said a man with a goatee, who he didn't know, was knocking on the door and threw a rock at his window. 11:25 p.m. Nov. 2.

Drunken driving. Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive. A caller said an apparently drunken man staggered into a white Toyota, got in the car and nearly ran over a female passenger who had gotten out of the vehicle. 12:15 p.m. Nov. 2.

Citizen assist. 22500 block Chase. A woman said someone dumped white powder on her car and it wasn't the first time it had happened. 9:22 a.m. Nov. 1.

Vandalism in progress. 0 block Groveside Drive. A woman said multiple cars parked in the area had their windows smashed out by vandals. 3:50 a.m. Nov. 1.

Traffic accident—non-injury. No injuries were reported in a crash involving a black Toyota Corolla and a silver-colored Honda Civic. 7:05 a.m. Oct. 31.

Terrorist threats report. 0 block Enterprise. A man said he received letters at work that contained threats to hurt his family. 4:42 p.m. Oct. 30.

Traffic accident—unknown injuries. Glenwood Drive and Golf Drive. At least one person was hospitalized after a crash involving a United Parcel Service truck and a compact car. The compact car was said to be disabled and blocking an intersection, officials said. 4:20 p.m. Oct. 29.

The blotter is compiled from the Orange County's Sheriff's Department website. The outcome of calls often differs from what was initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or association should be drawn from the information provided.